ontecucco D.O.C. covers the territories of a number of municipalities in the province of Grosseto, including Cinigiano, Civitella Paganico, Campagnatico, Castel del Piano, Roccalbenga, Arcidosso and Seggiano. Seen from a bird's-eye view, it looks as if Montecucco vineyards were laying siege from the south to the area where the celebrated Brunello di Montalcino is produced.
This vicinity has had a positive effect on the development of winemaking traditions and techniques in the Montecucco area. In the past few years, the production techniques here have constantly improved thanks to the introduction of the Montecucco D.O.C. appellation. The result is a number of fine wines, especially reds, that have managed to win the hearts of connoisseurs.
The D.O.C. regulations here reflect the attitude of Montecucco winegrowers: they are very strict and put great weight on the use of traditional grape varieties and vinification methods, allowing no room for trendy experimentations and shortcuts of sorts.
This page was written by Stefano Milioni. Background image and most photos in this section courtesy of Giuliano Bugialli, all right reserved (see Copyright and Credits).
ontecucco D.O.C. covers the territories of a number of municipalities in the province of Grosseto, including Cinigiano, Civitella Paganico, Campagnatico, Castel del Piano, Roccalbenga, Arcidosso and Seggiano. Seen from a bird's-eye view, it looks as if Montecucco vineyards were laying siege from the south to the area where the celebrated Brunello di Montalcino is produced.